Erebus, Mount

geographical name

Er·​e·​bus, Mount ˈer-ə-bəs How to pronounce Erebus, Mount (audio)
volcano 12,448 feet (3794 meters) high on Ross Island in eastern Antarctica

Note: McMurdo Station is located near the base of Mount Erebus.

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“Erebus, Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Erebus%2C%20Mount. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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